There is a small Amish community in Virginia who still do things the old fashioned way- or I call it "the hard way!" Here is a guy mowing hay the way my grandfather did. The hard way! I'm sure glad that was before my time!Thursday, July 19, 2012
Picture Perfect- Before My Time
I haven't been around regularly lately- I thought summer would be less crazy and gee, was I wrong! But when I saw the Picture Perfect theme this week I knew I had the perfect picture:
There is a small Amish community in Virginia who still do things the old fashioned way- or I call it "the hard way!" Here is a guy mowing hay the way my grandfather did. The hard way! I'm sure glad that was before my time!
There is a small Amish community in Virginia who still do things the old fashioned way- or I call it "the hard way!" Here is a guy mowing hay the way my grandfather did. The hard way! I'm sure glad that was before my time!
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Oh wow, bet that takes forever!
ReplyDeletehttp://laniebg.multiply.com/journal/item/1847/Picture-Perfect-Before-My-Time
well, im sure it is much quieter in the neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot. My Dad used to farm behind horses. By the time I was born and wanted a horse, Dad said "no way!" I didn't understand the answer then, but I sure to now!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting.
I'd like to visit an Amish community...just to step back in time. Great capture of "the hard way"...:))
ReplyDeletehttp://emotionalblondesa.multiply.com/journal/item/281/Picture-Perfect...Summer-Competition...Week-Two
Isn't it cool to see how things were done before machines?? :)
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Very cool
ReplyDeleteVery nice example of time past.... Think of the gas money this guy saves! LOL
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I love going to the Amish communities. Oh, they also make AWESOME peach cobbler.
ReplyDeletehi! what a lovely image! enlarged it's even better! it smells of summer :-)
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Oh wow that was the hard way cant imagine wear the ac hooks up at. LOL
ReplyDeleteYears ago on an Iowa trip we visited an Amish farm and saw them. also went to Iowa Horse Sale where Amish bring their best trained horses for sale. Mostly they are used for logging and heavy work as well as parades, They are a great people who appreciate God's green earth. You can look at this picture and almost smell the wonderful smells that go with this type of farming.
ReplyDeleteI live very close to the Amish country and I love visiting there! This is a cool shot! :)
ReplyDeletehttp://cachinnae.multiply.com/journal/item/516/71912-.-.-.-Picture-Perfect-Summer-Competition-2012-Week-2-....
This is perfect for the theme! Thanks for the visit. (Yes...I am from NC)
ReplyDeletemy how times - for many - have changes... great picture... 9 woofs! =)
ReplyDeleteIt is perfect!
ReplyDeleteYes! It is perfect!!!
ReplyDeletethis is great! doing things the old way! I have a couple of old plows that you either pushed or had a mule or horse pull it.
ReplyDeletePP: WK 2: ~Before My Time~
Although I have never seen someone doing this , there are lots of old time plows like this around here !! Wonderful photo !!
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Jan, I know little about the Amishes but from what I've gleaned so far, they like doing things the oldfashioned way and have very high moral standards. Before anyone tells me, I know there are exceptions who step out of line. I think I would like to visit. Land is also ploughed here in Nepal the oldfashioned way with two buffalo and a plough
ReplyDeleteAbby is this an alcoholic drink ?
ReplyDeleteAwesome photo!!!
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Awesome pic! Hey it's good to see you here! (-:
ReplyDeleteglad you came back to join, a blast from the past! good photo!
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Wonderful capture......
ReplyDeleteNice entry. And it does go back. I agree that is the hard way.
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Hard to believe that that was how things were done and not just by the Amish. Nice photo.
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I can just smell the fresh cut hay. Great choice for the theme!
ReplyDeleteNice... The hard way for sure... ;)
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Great shot!! Yes, definately looks like hard work!!
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smiles....nice....!
ReplyDeleteDai, peach cobbler is a cup of self-rising flour, a cup of sugar, and a cup of milk. Mix that together in a baking dish and put fresh fruit on top. You can use peaches, or blackberries, blueberries, whatever you have on hand. Bake it at 400 degrees until the dough is cooked (I don't remember how long- 30 min maybe?) Some people top it with pats of butter. And you can serve it warm with some ice cream!
ReplyDeleteThe Amish fascinate me. I actually think that they are on the right track and we can learn from them.
ReplyDeleteWonderful capture.
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Wonderful photo!
ReplyDeletePicture Perfect Summer Competition 2012 ~ Before My Time
I always to visit the Amish village one day. Although what they chose to do is "the hard way", perhaps it makes them appreciate what they have more. We should do that too.
ReplyDeletehttp://dianadji.multiply.com/journal/item/652/Picture-Perfect-BEFORE-MY-TIME
a good reminder of how hard farming was and to some still who use the older ways
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I would love to see them in person. What a neat picture.
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No thanks! Give me a tractor :-p Great capture.
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Love this when I click on it to make it bigger and more clear!!
ReplyDeleteCherie
I like to visit the large Amish community in Pennsylvania - I really those folks have the right idea. So peaceful there. Great shot!
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